An article published yesterday by Reuters outlines the dreadful impact dengue fever is having on the people of Cambodia, and in particular the heavy toll on Cambodia’s children. So far this year, dengue has infected more than 38,000 people and killed 389, most of whom were children. The article highlights the challenges Swiss doctor - Dr Beat Richner (founder of the Kantha Bopha I, II & IV and Jayavarman VII children's hospitals) - is facing to help the Khmer population.

The article can be viewed here

More information on the work of Dr Beat Richner and the children's hospitals can be found here